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Tracking nature in Houston, one bird at a time
As Houston continues to grow, local conservation groups are working to restore small pieces of the region’s native habitat — while also introducing more people to the outdoors.
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Gen Z fights to save historic Garden Oaks movie theater
The Garden Oaks Theater, once one of Houston’s most revered independent cinemas, is facing demolition. Gen Z is stepping into the fight to save it.
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New air monitors help Channelview track barge pollution
Channelview residents hope upgraded air monitors will help identify barge emissions linked to odors, headaches and long-running pollution concerns.
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Refugee nonprofits turn to collaboration amid funding cuts
Houston refugee nonprofits are relying more heavily on volunteers and partnerships as funding cuts strain services and leave organizations uncertain about the future.
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Driving creativity at Houston’s art car parade
At Houston’s annual Art Car Parade, artists, students and teachers transformed everyday vehicles into colorful expressions of creativity and community pride.
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The human reality behind the Texas prison heat trial
Formerly incarcerated Texans describe extreme prison heat as dangerous, exhausting and deeply damaging to both physical and mental health.
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Houston’s free arts programming draws new audiences
From outdoor movie nights to museum programs, Houston organizations are using free events to make the arts more accessible.
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Affordable Art Fair moving to Houston
Houston will host the Affordable Art Fair this October as organizers aim to make art collecting more accessible to new audiences.
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Mythical Realms opens at Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo visitors can explore dragons and mythical creatures in the new Mythical Realms exhibit, open through early September.